Rafael Nadal Will Play Madrid Open, Raising Doubts Over US Open Participation | Tennis News

Rafael Nadal stated on Tuesday that he’ll participate within the Madrid Open, elevating doubts about whether or not he intends to protect his name at america Open. The US Open, whose destiny nonetheless hangs within the steadiness, is scheduled to run from August 31 to September 13 at the onerous courts of New York whilst the primary draw on the Madrid tournament on clay begins on September 14. Madrid will function a warmup for the rescheduled French Open, the claycourt Grand Slam that starts on September 20.

The Madrid match director Feliciano Lopez tweeted: “I’ve spoken to my good friend Rafael Nadal who showed his participation in Madrid in September. As at all times, we wait for you with open palms within the Caja Magica!”

Nadal spoke back: “That is proper Feli. See you in September in Madrid. In the meantime the whole lot goes neatly!”

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The USA has noticed a pointy resurgence of latest coronavirus instances, resulting in contemporary doubts about whether or not america Open will happen.

Main gamers, together with global quantity 3 Dominic Thiem, have stated they be expecting a choice from US Open organisers this week.